V-2000 V-2600 V-3600 V-4600 V

OWNER’S MANUAL
V-2000 V-2600
V-3600 V-4600
V-2602 PWC
Boat Lift Systems
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MANUAL WINCH OR DC WINCH WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions
carefully before attempting to install or operate lift system.
Visit our website at www.floeintl.com
Dear Friend,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new FLOE Boat Lift! Like
you, I enjoy many kinds of waterfront activities, and I know that to have
fun I need to keep my boat secure, protected, and accessible. Through my
years of experience, I’ve learned how boat lifts should not only protect
DOCK & BOAT LIFT SYSTEMS
your watercraft investment, but also be convenient and easy to use and I have developed them accordingly.
The fact that you purchased a FLOE boat lift tells me that you
research a product thoroughly. You will find a FLOE boat lift has many innovative features that will ensure
years of dependable service, satisfaction, and enjoyment.
Because your FLOE boat lift is engineered to lift and support a tremendous amount of weight, it is
critical that you operate it safely. Anyone who operates this lift must read the entire owner’s manual before
operating the lift to make sure they are able to operate it properly and enjoy all of its features to the fullest.
See you on the water!
Wayne Floe , CEO - FLOE International
CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ............................................
2
Letter from Wayne Floe ....................................................
2
Important Safeguards ...................................................... 3-4
Boat Lift Capacities .......................................................... 5-6
Is your lift’s capacity adequate for your boat?.............. 5-6
Boat Lift Dimensional Specifications ................................ 7-9
Battery Selection & Charging Options ........................
8
Winch Selection & Use .................................................... 10
DC Winch With Electronic Control System ......................11-12
Electrical Connection Panel & Limit Switch ................ 12
Connecting & Using Wired Remote ............................ 13
Connecting & Using Optional Wireless Remote .......... 14
DC Winch Troubleshooting .............................................. 15
Manual Winch .................................................................. 15
Raising & Lowering Main Cradle Lift Beams .................... 16
Leveling Boat Lift ..............................................................17-18
Boat Lift Installation & Removal Options .......................... 19
Boat Lift Wheel Kits .................................................... 19
Cable & Pulley System ................................................ 19
Float & Roll / Insta-Float .............................................. 20
Full Length Bunk Set Up .................................................. 21
Cradle Pad Pivot Bunk System ........................................ 22
Pontoon Guide-In/Bunk System ...................................... 23
Carpeted Guide-In System .............................................. 24
Vertical Guide-In Selection & Adjustment ........................ 25
Boat Placement/Motor Stop.............................................. 25
Proper Canopy Frame Positioning .................................. 26
Canopy Fabric Installation ................................................ 27
Canopy Wind Precaution .................................................. 28
Canopy Fabric Removal .................................................. 28
Canopy Fabric Folding Instructions .................................. 29
Canopy Fabric Care & Cleaning ...................................... 29
Optional LED Floodlight.................................................... 30
Inspections & Maintenance ..............................................30-31
ADDENDUM B: Boat Lift Exploded Views & Parts Lists 42
ADDENDUM C: Warranty ................................................43-45
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have
provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your lift system. Always read and obey all safety messages.
If you do not understand any of these instructions,
please ask your dealer or call FLOE Customer Service at
218-426-3563 or toll free 800-336-6337.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to
hazards that can cause serious injury or potential death to
you and others, plus damage to the lift system. All safety
messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and
the word “DANGER”, “CAUTION” or “WARNING.”
DANGER
You will be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING
Failure to take appropriate action
could result in mechanical failure,
product damage and/or
cause serious injury or potential death.
All safety messages will identify the hazard and tell you how to reduce the chance of injury.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions carefully
before attempting to install and operate lift system
DANGER
CAUTION
Never allow anyone on or under this lift system,
especially while it is being operated, or it is supporting the weight of a watercraft.
While operating the lift, keep all body parts, long
hair, loose clothing and jewelry away from all
moving parts, including (but not limited to) the
drive-train mechanism, cables, pulleys and lift
platform.
Stay clear of boat lift when someone is entering
or exiting the lift with a boat. Never try to assist
the boat’s direction while it is in motion (either
from inside or outside the boat).
Never work on or make adjustments to boat,
boat lift or boat lift accessories while the lift is
supporting the weight of the boat.
Be sure the lift cradle is completely lowered
before any adjustments or repairs are made to
the winch or drive-train mechanism.
Always keep all people clear of the boat lift support structure and lifting cradle. Never swim or
play near a boat lift, even if it is not being operated.
Make sure the boat lift is completely clear of
people or other obstructions prior to operating.
Do not operate a boat lift with people inside the
boat.
Never operate a boat lift with protective cover
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If the boat lift system is not assembled, installed, or operated properly, mechanical failure,
as well as serious injury or death, could result. See to it that all users understand
that this lift system is a piece of heavy equipment that requires the use of good
judgement and the knowledge of its dangers and limitations.
WARNING
Lift must be assembled and installed properly or
mechanical failure and possible injury may occur.
Never overload a boat lift. See capacities/specifications for important information regarding the
boat’s actual weight and boat lift capacity limitations.
If watercraft is open to the accumulation of rain
water, be sure boat’s drain plug is pulled.
Additional water weight may cause the maximum
lift capacity to be exceeded, resulting in potential
lift damage or bodily injury.
Never operate a boat lift that is not level. Under
normal conditions a boat lift operates under
extreme force. When the lift is not level, these
forces are greatly multiplied and bodily injury or
damage to the lift can result.
Perform all inspections and maintenance on a
regular basis. Replace any worn parts immediately to avoid potential lift failure. Ensure all pulleys are operating properly and that all cables
and their attach points are secure and free of
excessive wear and fraying. See Inspections &
Maintenance section for all important details.
Never lift a tow boat with water filled ballast bags.
This extra weight will overload the lift.
Bodily injury or damage to lift system may result
if installation or removal of this lift is attempted
without first reading and understanding the installation and removal section of this manual.
If this unit is equipped with a canopy, severe wind
damage may occur if the lift is not securely held
down to the lake bottom by screw anchors or by
some other means.
FLOE lift systems have not been tested in brackish or salt water conditions. Lift failures due to
installations in brackish or salt water locations will
not be covered by FLOE’s warranty. FLOE will
not be responsible for incidental or consequential
damages resulting from these installations.
Never install the lift system in a body of water
whereas either the rising water or wave action
will not always flow under the main lift beam. For
example, do not install lift in bodies of water with
significant water fluctuation or large water bodies
that have excessive wave action.
The electrical system is not designed to be substantially saturated, immersed or submerged in
water. FLOE will not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from electrical damages in these situations.
This manual is intended to serve as an owner’s use and maintenance guide for a lift that has been
properly assembled by a qualified, trained professional. Detailed assembly instructions
are packaged with the lift systems.
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LIFT CAPACITIES
It’s recommended that the total loaded weight of the water
craft doesn’t exceed 75 to 85% of the total lift capacity.
3. The boat should be parked so that the boat’s CG or
balance point is centered between the two main lift beams.
See Illustration B.
The total capacity of a lift is the combined capacity of each
of the boat lifts two main lifting beams.
WARNING
Never exceed the lift’s rated capacity. Doing so
could cause structural/mechanical failure and
serious injury or death.
Never exceed the weight capacity of either main lift beam.
For instance a 5,000 `lb capacity boat lift is limited to 2,500
lbs for each main lift beam. It is very easy for a 4,000 lb
boat to exceed the capacity of a 5,000 lb boat by not
parking on the lift in the correct position.
BEFORE PUTTING A BOAT ON THE LIFT YOU NEED
TO KNOW THREE VERY IMPORTANT THINGS:
1. Determine the total loaded boat weight.
Weigh your boat loaded with fuel, water and everything in
that you could ever have in it when it is parked on the boat
lift. Not all manufacturers published boat weights are accurate because they don’t account for motors, gear, fuel,
water, etc.
2. Determine the boats center of gravity or CG.
A boat’s CG is the location under the boat hull which the
boat will balance if sitting on a narrow object. Your dealer
or the manufacturer of the boat should be able to help you
locate the boat’s CG. Be sure that the motor and gear
weight have been taken into consideration.
See Illustration A.
Illustration B: shows the boats center of gravity (CG)
centered between the two main lift beams the fact that
each of the lift beams is supporting the same amount of
weight.
Once you know that your boat is well within the boat lifts
rated capacity and the location of the boat’s CG develop a
positioning method that will ensure that all users of the
boat lift will park with the Boat’s CG in the center of the lift.
Here are a couple of suggestions to do this consitently:
· Use a motor stop.
· Note the proper location of the boat on the lift
and use some sort of marking system or labels.
· If equipped with canopy, center the canopy over
the boat when the boat’s CG is in the center of
the lift, park with the boat centered under the
canopy.
· You can even hang an object such as a tennis
ball so it just touches the windshield when the
boat is properly positioned.
If your boat is not positioned properly, you can extremely
overload one of the main lifting beams. See Illustration C.
Illustration A: above shows the boat’s balance point of
center of gravity (CG).
Illustration C: shows a boats center of gravity improperly
positioned so that it extremely overloads one of the main
lifting beams.
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HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR
LIFT’S TOTAL CAPACITY IS
ADEQUATE FOR YOUR BOAT
Another way to determine whether the lift’s
capacity is adequate is to log onto FLOE’s website, www.floeintl.com, and click on the Boat Lift
Selector program. This program will calculate
optimal boat positioning and guide you to the
best lift selection for your boat. It even has a link
that will help you determine the weight of your
craft. Your dealer can also assist you in making
the best choice.
The following simple exercise is a second, but
less accurate, way to manually determine the
lift capacity needed for your boat.
1. Obtain the boat’s actual total weight including
motor, fuel, water, equipment, accessories,
etc.
WARNING
You must weigh your boat fully loaded, including fuel, gear, etc.
to get its accurate weight. It is common for published dry
weights to be considerably lower than actual loaded weights.
Lift and/or boat damage due to overloading is not covered by
your warranty.
EACH LIFT BEAM IS RATED TO
SUPPORT ONE-HALF OF THE
LIFT’S TOTAL CAPACITY.
CRADLE
LIFT BEAM 1
2. Subtract the weight of the motor and fuel from
this number.
3. Take the boat’s weight, (the result of step 2),
divide it in half and add the weight of the
motor and fuel to that number. This number
is the approximate weight that the rear lift
beam will need to support.
4. Take this number and multiply by two. This
will equal the approximate minimum rated lift
capacity needed for the boat.
For instance: If the boat is an I/O that has a total
loaded weight of 2900 lbs. and the fuel, motor and
lower unit weigh approx. 800 lbs. it would be calculated as follows:
• 2900 - 800 = a boat only weight of 2100 lbs.
• 2100 / 2 = 1050 lbs. This is the approximate
boat weight that will be supported by each lift
beam (not including motor and fuel).
• 1050 + 800 = 1850. This is the approximate
actual weight that the rear beam will need to
support.
• 1850 x 2 = 3700. This is the minimum overall
boat lift capacity needed.
CRADLE
LIFT BEAM 2
Fig. 1
V-3600
Each lift beam has a total
capacity of 1800 lbs.
WARNING
If watercraft is open to the accumulation of rain water, be sure
the boat’s drain plug is pulled. Additional water weight may
cause the maximum lift capacity to be exceeded, resulting in
potential lift damage or bodily injury.
This example does not include any additional
hardware or accessories that would affect the
capacity needed.
This is a guideline only. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure capacities are not exceeded.
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Specifications and models may change without notice due to continuous improvements to our products.
LIFT DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS - V2602, V2600, V3600 & V4600
MODEL/
CAPACITY
WINCH
OPTIONS
BUNKS
BED
TRAVEL
INSIDE
WIDTH
OUTSIDE
WIDTH
FRAME
LENGTH
V-2000-lb.
36” Crank Wheel
Full-length Bunks
36”
96.5”
109"
97.5"
V-2602-lb.
36” Crank Wheel
12-Volt DC
Full-length Bunks (standard)
52”
116.5”
129”
66”
V-2600-lb.
48” Crank Wheel
12-Volt DC
52”
116.5”
129"
109.5"
V-3600-lb.
48” Crank Wheel
12-Volt DC
Full-length Bunks
Pivoting Cradle Pads
Pontoon Bunk Kit
52”
116.5”
129"
109.5"
V-4600-lb.
48” Crank Wheel
12-Volt DC
Full-length Bunks
Pivoting Cradle Pads
Pontoon Bunk Kit
52”
116.5”
129"
109.5"
MODEL/
CAPACITY
LEVELING
LEG
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
WITH
EXTENSIONS*
CANOPY
OPTION
GUIDE-IN
OPTIONS
MAX INSIDE
WIDTH WITH
GUIDE-INS
V-2000-lb.
0 - 30”
28.5 - 50.5”
18’, 20’
double vertical
vertical
84.5”
82”
V-2602-lb.
0 - 30”
28.5 - 50.5”
12’
vertical
102”
V-2600-lb.
0 - 30”
28.5 - 50.5”
20’, 22’,
24’, 26’
double vertical
vertical
horizontal with
vertical bumpers
104.5”
double vertical
vertical
horizontal with
vertical bumpers
104.5”
double vertical
vertical
horizontal with
vertical bumpers
104.5”
V-3600-lb.
V-4600-lb.
0 - 30”
0 - 30”
Pivoting Cradle Pads
Full-length Bunks
Pivoting Cradle Pads
Pontoon Bunk Kit
28.5 - 50.5”
28.5 - 50.5”
20’, 22’,
24’, 26’, 28’
22’, 24’
26’, 28’
WEIGHT
(Does Not
Include Weight
of Winch or Accessories
& Options.)
275 lbs.
323 lbs.
(includes weight of
standard bunks)
318 lbs.
102”
372 lbs.
102”
414 lbs.
102”
SEE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR DIAGRAMS
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LIFT DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS - V2000, V2600, V3600 & V4600
Max. Inside Width of Guide-ins For V2600, V3600 &
V4600: 104.5” (Double Vertical style only), 102”
(Single Vertical and Horizontal Guides with Vertical
Bumpers) Exception: For V2000 - 84.5” (Double
Vertical style only), 82” (Single Vertical style)
For maximum inside widths on all
other lift models & guide-in styles,
refer to the chart on pg. 5.
Top of Main Cradle
Lift Beam lowers
down to 8.5”
above the lake
bottom with legs
fully retracted.
Bed travel for
40”
V-2000
Bed travel for
52”
V2600, V3600,
& V4600
Inside Frame Width
Refer to Chart on Pg. 5
See pages 32-41
Frame Length
(from one main lift
beam to the other)
Outside Frame Width
Refer to Chart on Pg. 5
Leveling Leg
Travel with
Standard Legs
0 - 30”
28.5 - 50.5”
Leveling Leg
Travel with
Extensions*
Outside edge of sandpad to outside edge of sand pad 121”
Refer to the lift dimensional specifications chart on page 5 for
information on specific lift models and accessories.
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LIFT DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS - V2602 DOUBLE PWC MODEL
Max. Inside
Width of Guide-ins
for Single Vertical Style
102”
Top of Main
Cradle Lift
Beam lowers
down to 8.5”
above the
lake bottom
with legs fully
retracted.
Bed
travel
Inside Frame Width
52”
116.5”
129”
66”
Frame Length
(from one main
lift beam to the
other)
Outside Frame Width
0 - 30”
Leveling Leg
Travel with
Standard Legs
28.5 - 50.5”
Leveling Leg
Travel with
Extensions*
Outside edge of sandpad to outside edge of sand pad 109”
Refer to the lift dimensional specifications chart on page 5 for
information on specific lift models and accessories.
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WINCH SELECTION & USE
SELECTING THE BATTERY
You can customize your FLOE vertical lift with the winch
style that best fits your needs and budget. The DC batterypowered winch offers an effortless way to raise and lower
the cradle lift beams and boat by simply pushing a button.
Another option is the manual winch. Although you supply
the power with a manual winch, FLOE’s gear-reduced winch
system, combined with a large crank wheel and speed
knob, makes it easy to raise and lower your boat.
Before assembling or using
the
DC Winch
with
Electronic Control System,
you need to select and purchase a suitable battery.
The following sections give
you guidelines for selecting
the correct battery, and
keeping it properly charged.
DC WINCH WITH ELECTRONIC
CONTROL SYSTEM
Fig. 4 Wireless
The recommended battery
Transmitter
is a 12-Volt, deep-cycle,
Group 27 (case size), with
600 cold cranking amps and stud post terminals with wing
nuts (lead top posts). An Interstate SRM-27 meets these criteria. FLOE does not provide the battery.
WARNING
Batteries that are improperly connected can cause damage to the lift system, batteries, and may cause a potential explosion.
Fig. 2 Advanced Switch Control with DC Winch
With the DC Winch with Advanced Switch Control (ASC)
(Fig. 2), FLOE has combined the dependability of a custom 12 Volt DC StrongArm winch manufactured by
Dutton-Lainson Company, and
FLOE’s advanced electronic control
system to give you standard wired
remote lift operation and the option
of wireless remote lift operation.
With the DC Winch with ASC, you
can raise or lower your boat by
pushing the up or down buttons on
the standard wired remote pendant
(Fig. 3). The wired remote’s 30’ cord
enables you to place the winch
opposite your dock, and still have
the controls within easy reach of
your dock or boat.
Fig. 3 Wired Remote
With the purchase of the optional wireless remote kit, the lift can be operated with a small
hand-held transmitter. This transmitter (Fig. 4) also operates the interior light and optional floodlights. See pages
12 and 29 for more information on these optional features.
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SEASONAL STORAGE
WARNING
When charging batteries, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for both the battery and charging
systems to ensure that batteries are not damaged by
improper or over charging.
There is no need to cover the DC winch for winter storage. If you choose to do so, do not close or seal the
bottom of the cover as this will trap moisture and
encourage internal corrosion.
Battery boxes include a
built in battery
condition
indicator to let you know
the level of your charge.
For battery care, disconnect the ring connectors and fully
charge the battery according to manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING
All battery and motor connections must be corrosion free
and tight. If not maintained properly, excessive heat will
be generated which can melt the connections.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
CHARGING THE
BATTERY
In order to achieve peak lift performance and maximum battery
life, the battery must be properly
charged and maintained. If the battery is run down or faulty, the lift
system will either move very slowly
or not at all.
Red Cable
with Circuit
Breaker
Fig. 5 12-Volt
Solar Panel
Charging Option #1
There are three ways to charge the 12-volt battery. One
way is to access the battery posts and charge the battery as
you would normally. Charge the battery per manufacturer’s
instructions for both the battery and the charger.
Charging Option #2 - To maintain a battery charge with the
optional FLOE 12Volt solar panel, Fig.
5. mount panel per
included instructions
and wire it to the battery as shown in Fig.
7. Be sure the panel
faces the sun during
peak daylight hours.
A solar panel provides
continuous
charging on sunny
days.
NOTE: Solar panels
will only maintain a
charge on batteries.
Be sure batteries are
fully charged before
installing a solar
panel.
Red ring
connector
Black ring
connector
Fig. 7 Solar Panel & Battery
Diagram
Fig. 8 Ring Connectors (Positive w/Circuit Breaker)
The Advanced Switch Control (ASC) with DC Winch
comes standard with an aluminum battery tray, plastic
battery box, and the cabling to connect the battery to the
electronic control panel. Attach the ring connector on the
red power cord with the automatic overload circuit breaker to the positive side of the battery, and the black cord to
the negative, as shown in Fig. 8. The circuit breaker will
trip if an excessive amount of current is drawn through it.
If this occurs, refer to the section on Troubleshooting the
DC Winch on page 15 of this manual.
ASSEMBLING THE DC WINCH WITH
ADVANCED SWITCH CONTROL
Instructions for assembling the DC Winch with ASC are
packaged with the winch. Refer to those instructions for
detailed, step-by-step procedures for attaching the battery
tray; installing the winch, eyebolt and lifting cable; attaching
the magnet holders, and locating the wired remote. The following sections will give a brief overview of the electrical
connection panel, how to connect the limit switch and its
purpose, how to use the wired remote, and general lift operation methods. Refer to your instructions for additional
information. Please read all warnings carefully.
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DC WINCH
ADVANCED
SWITCH
CONTROL
(ASC)
The ASC is designed to allow for easy
hook up of standard
and optional components. Proper hook up
to the panel will be
addressed as each
component is covered
in this manual.
LIMIT SWITCH CONNECTION AND
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The DC Winch ASC is equipped with an automatic upper
magnetic safety limit switch. The two prong connector for
the limit switch assembly plugs into the two prong connector on the Advanced Switch Contol box. The magnets
for the limit switch are housed in two aluminum tubes.
The first of these tubes, which contains the limit switch, is
mounted to the inner side of the winch corner post,
approximately 6” below the upper clamp as shown in
Fig. 11. The second magnet holder is attached to the
top of the side cradle beam (flush with the outside edge)
in line with the corner post and limit switch. When the
cradle is raised, as the magnet holder on the cradle
beam passes the limit switch on the corner post, the
magnetic force triggers the switch. Fig. 12. Once a limit
switch is triggered, it prevents the winch from raising the
cradle bed beyond its normal travel limit. Exceeding this
limit will cause severe damage to the winch or lift.
SEE WARNING ON
PAGE 17.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION &
GENERAL MAINTENANCE DC WINCH
• When used on a Floe Vertical Boat Lift, this winch must
be properly assembled with two pulley blocks and a
triple-line cable system. Any other assembly would
greatly reduce the winch/cable capacity and is not recommended.
• Maximum winch capacity, with two pulley blocks and
triple-line cabling, is 4600 lbs.
• For use on FLOE V-2000 - V-4200 lift models.
• It is normal to hear cable noise, such as pinging and
popping, as the winch is lifting the boat.
• The winch will smell hot until the brake is broken in.
(See label on control box for additional information.)
Periodically check the drum of the winch, (the cylinder
that the lifting cable winds onto), by lowering the cradle
lift platform so that most of the cable is unwound.
Visually inspect the drum for any excessive wear, or
channeling. See the section on Inspections and
Maintenance on pages 29 to 32 of this manual, for more
information about how to inspect and maintain the
cables on the lift and the gears of the DC winch.
• Grease the cable and the winch gears annually.
• It is normal to hear cable noise as the winch is lifting
the boat.
• This winch will smell hot and may smoke during the
friction brake's break-in period.
• This winch is intended for intermittent use only.
Continuous running in excess of three minutes can damage winch motor. After maximum run time the motor
must cool for a minimum of five minutes.
• Additional information for winch operation is located on
the electronic control.
• Submerging of the electronic components including the
electric motor in water may cause lift failure that is not
covered by warranty. If submerged, please refer to
owner’s manual.
• When properly installed the wave action will flow under
the main lift beams and not break against them. This will
ensure that the integrity of the lift frame and electrical
system will not be compromised.
Limit
Switch
6”
Fig. 11 Limit Switch Placement
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WARNING
Fig. 12 Magnet Holder
Attachment
The safety limit switch assembly must remain intact and
working properly or damage may occur to the DC Winch
With Electronic Control System and the boat lift.
WARNING
The magnet holder on the cradle beam must remain
intact and must be checked periodically. There should be
no more than 1/2” gap between the inner edge of the side
cradle beam and the corner post when the lift bed is shifted away from the corner post. If there is more than 1/2”
gap, adjust the side cradle beam toward the corner post.
(See your boat lift assembly instructions.)
WARNING
Do not operate winch without reading and understanding
this warning and all other warnings on this lift and in the
owners manual. (1) Do not exceed the winch’s rated
capacity. (2) Inspect the winch cable often to ensure it is
not frayed. Replace as necessary. (3) Inspect the winch
gears often to ensure they are not dangerously worn.
Replace as necessary. (4) Grease the cable and the
winch gears annually. (5) Do not rely on the safety limit
switch to stop the upward bed travel.
DC WINCH ROTATION
When using a DC winch the winch drum must always rotate
from the inside to the outside when raising your boat. When
wound correctly, the cable will go up the back of the winch,
or the side closest to the corner post on which it is mounted.
If the cable is wound
the wrong direction
on the drum of the
DC winch, the weight
on the lift will fight the
brake, so that the
cradle lift beams may
slowly lower, dropping your boat gradually back into the
water. To correct
this, simply use the
wired remote to
lower the lift and let it
continue to run until
the lift cradle beam
raises again.
Fig. 13
CONNECTING AND USING
THE WIRED REMOTE
The DC Winch with Advanced
System Control (ASC) comes standard with a wired remote control. The
remote plugs into the 10” ASC cord
with a blue ring. If the plug is not
installed properly, the lift will not operate. To raise the lift, simply press the
“Up” button, to lower the lift press the
“Down” button. (Fig. 15). The lift will
stop automatically when it reaches Fig. 15 Wired
the end of its up travel limit or when Remote
the button is released. Never rely
completely on the limit switch. Read the warnings on pages
16-17 and the “Stop Here” section on page 17.
The corded remote has a 3-position key switch. The key
is removable from all positions. OFF position disables the
wired and wireless remotes. ON position provides wired
and wireless power with the key in or out. In the WIRELESS position, only the wireless remote will work with the
key in or out.
The wired remote is weather resistant but not waterproof
and should not be exposed to the elements. Installation
under a canopy system is recommended. If the remote is
not covered by a canopy, unplug and store indoors when
not in use. NOTE: If the remote is accidentally submerged
in water, to avoid corrosion on the contacts, it should be
taken apart and blown out until dry.
If the lift is equipped with a
canopy system, the cord on
the remote should be
attached with Velcro onewrap to the canopy upright
tube and the canopy hoop .
Then run the cord forward
from the frame’s midpoint,
or completely across the
hoop, so that the pendant
can be located for easy
access from either the boat
or the dock. (Fig. 16).
Refer to the assembly
instructions packaged with
the winch for details.
WARNING
When raising your lift the winch cable must wrap around
the drum from the inside to the outside or severe damage
to winch and it’s brake system may occur. It may also
cause your boat to slowly lower to the water. If your winch
is wound up backwards, simply lower the lift and continue
running the winch until the lift platform raises.
VELCRO
REMOTE
PENDANT
Fig. 16 Velcro One-Wrap
NOTE: If the lift is not equipped with an optional
canopy system for routing the wires to the dock side
and it does not have the wireless remote option, the
lift system should be installed so that the electrical
connection panel is next to the dock.
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CONNECTING AND USING
OPTIONAL WIRELESS REMOTE
An
optional
wireless
remote control (Fig. 17)
will allow operation of the
lift and LED floodlight from
a distance. This system
includes a wireless transmitter and two key fob
remotes. Plug the wireless
cord into the 7” cord with Fig. 17 Optional
yellow ring on the Wireless Transmitter
Advanced System Control
(ASC) panel (Fig. 18).
Then attach the combination receiver to the post. See
assembly instructions for more details.
Should the remote fail to perform properly, contact your
dealer for assistance.
You may also refer to the
troubleshooting section
of the instructions for
more suggestions and
information on how to
code your transmitter.
These brief steps will
Fig. 18 4-Prong Wireless
help to diagnose the
Remote Connection
problem.
1. Lift moves without buttons pushed. Unplug the
wireless remote from the Advanced System Control
(ASC) panel and remove the batteries from the hand-held
transmitter. Plug the radio remote receiver back in, and if
the lift still moves, it is possible that the wireless receiver
unit is faulty. If the lift does not move, replace the batteries in the transmitter to determine if it was transmitting
when it should not have been. Leave the battery out of
any transmitter determined to be faulty and contact your
dealer.
2. Lift will not move when the transmitter button is
pushed. Check to ensure that the batteries in all transmitters are good. If a transmitter has been dropped in the
water, dry it out or replace it. If the problem persists, it
may be due to radio interference in your area. When
there are two remotes and both are transmitting at the
same time, one signal will cancel out the other, even if the
second transmitter is for another lift.
The transmitter uses a lithium 3V watch battery, available
through your dealer, Part 511-00831-00. (Sony CR2032)
WARNING
It is important that you never raise or lower the lift using
the wireless remote until you are sure no one is on or
near the lift.
WARNING
If the lift should raise or lower by itself without operating
the remote control, disconnect the battery cable ring
connectors immediately, if you are able to do so without the risk of injury. Contact your local dealer or
FLOE International.
RAISING AND LOWERING
LIFT MANUALLY
If there is no power to the
DC winch, the lift bed can
be manually lowered with
the emergency hand
crank packaged with the
winch. Make sure battery power to the lift is
disconnected before
attempting to lower or
raise the cradle lifting
platform
manually.
Remove the plug on the
side of the winch housing
and insert the crank handle (Fig. 20). Turn counterclockwise to lower the
Fig. 20 Emergency Crank
lift. Continue turning until
the cradle is fully lowered and there is slack in the cable.
Turning clockwise will raise the lift.
WARNING
Make sure battery power to the DC winch is disconnected
before attempting to lower or raise manually.
OPTIONAL LIGHTING KITS FOR
DC WINCH SYSTEMS
See page 30 for information about the optional floodlight
kit. Purchase of the optional wireless remote system and
a canopy system are required for flood light kit to work
properly.
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DC WINCH TROUBLESHOOTING
MANUAL WINCH OPTION
A. Lift won’t go up or down
1. Check to see if the key on the wired remote is turned to
the ON position.
2. Check battery(s) condition and that it is properly charged.
Each battery should have between 12.7 and 13.8 volts.
3. Check to see that all battery connections are corrosion
free and tight.
4. Check plug connections from the Advanced Switch
Control (ASC) going to limit switch and remote(s) to
ensure they are plugged in properly and making positive
contact.
5. Check the wire connections from the Advanced Switch
Control (ASC) to the motor to ensure they are corrosion
free and making positive contact. Connections are located under the motor cover.
6. Check auto reset circuit breaker or fuse. If the breaker
has tripped it should reset after a couple of minutes when
it cools down. If not sure it is working, you can bypass it.
• If circuit breaker has tripped or fuse is blown chances
are the motor is drawing too much current and it could
blow the fuse or trip the breaker again. Check the following:
a. Is the lift overloaded or has it exceeded its max
run/cycle on time
b. Is the brake improperly engaged
• With the winch units, the brake will drag if the cable
is wound up backwards on the drum. Refer to decal on
winch corner post.
• With VSD drive units, if the brake is not releasing
while in operation it will drag and cause the drive to draw
excessive current. You should hear the brake “click” on
the outside end of the VSD power unit box when raising
or lowering the lift.
c. Additionally there may be something causing friction in the system, such as a problem in the drive train, or
the cable/pulley system has an issue.
FLOE offers manual winches for the V-2000 through V4200 lift models. (Fig. 21) The brake style winch is manufactured by Dutton-Lainson. It operates by maintaining
pressure on the brake
pad any time the
winch
is
being
cranked to raise the
cradle lift beams. As
the “dog” catches
each cog of the
sprocket, you will hear
a clicking sound. This
indicates that the
brake is working properly, and that the
drum is turning while Fig. 21 Crank Wheel
the brake prevents With Speed Knob
the
cable
from
unwinding uncontrollably. When you “back the wheel off”
by turning it in a counterclockwise direction, the pressure
on the brake is reduced, allowing the smooth lowering of
the cradle lift beams and boat.
FLOE has matched a winch and cable pull style to each
lift model to assure optimal performance. The V2000 lift
uses the 2500 DLB model winch with a double-pull cable.
“Double-pull” indicates that the winch cable goes through
a pulley-block and then directly back up to the winch
drum. This increases the winch’s capacity and decreases
the amount of effort you must supply. The V2600 lift takes
the B3500 winch and has a single-pull style cable.
Because the winch on this model is more powerful than
required, there is no need for a pulley-block. The V3400
and V4200 model lifts also use the B3500 model winch
with a double-pull cable setup.
B. Lift will only work in one direction
If this occurs, you may have a problem with the end of
travel limit switch(es).
1. Test the end of travel limit switch(es) by using the limit
switch bypass plug located in the tool pouch.
2. To do this, un-plug the limit switch plug going into the ASC
and replace it with the bypass plug.
3. If the cradle is up, press the down button and vice versa.
4. Use extreme CAUTION. When using the bypass plug the
limit switches will no longer shut down the lift when it
reaches the end of its travel. This means you must NOT
run the lift either all of the way up or down.
5. When going up, stop short of the “Stop Here” decals
located on the corner post.
6. When going down, stop as soon as the cradle stops moving.
See page 29-30 for additional information.
When raising lift a clicking sound should be heard indicating proper rotation and brake function. If no sound is
heard a fast uncontrollable spin-down could occur.
Attempting to stop the crank wheel during an uncontrollable spin-down could result in severe injury.
WARNING
MANUAL WINCH CRANK WHEEL
FLOE includes a “big wheel” with a speed knob attachment that makes using the manual winch easy. (Fig. 21)
The V2000 & V2002 lifts come with a 36” wheel, while the
V2600 through V4200 models are packaged with 42”
wheels. These large-diameter wheels dramatically
reduce the amount of effort that a regular crank handle
would require to raise or lower the boat. The speed knob
is easy to grasp and allows you to turn the wheel with one
hand.
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WARNING
Keep all body parts and clothing away from cables and
moving parts. Do not attempt to stop the wheel if an
uncontrollable spin-down should occur.
Fig. 22 Properly Leveled
Lift in Adequate Water Depth
(no friction from hull hitting bunks)
RAISING AND LOWERING THE
MAIN CRADLE LIFT BEAMS
Before raising or lowering the main cradle lift beams it is
important that you understand how to ensure that the lift is
level and in adequate water depth. Please read the safety
statements and information in this section carefully before
operating the lift for the first time.
If the lift is equipped with a canopy, it is important to stop
raising the boat before it or or any accessories make contact with the canopy frame or fabric.
WARNING: Many boats have stowed plug-in style bow
and stern lights that while plugged in are higher than
the rest of the boat. Be sure these are removed when
entering or exiting the lift, or lowered prior to lifting the
boat to its normal raised position.
WARNING
Prior to entering or exiting the lift with your boat, you
must first ensure that the lift’s bunk or cradle pad system
is lowered far enough so that no boat hull contact is
made with the supporting bunk system. Powering on or
off the bunk system can cause severe damage to the lift
that is not covered by your warranty. See Fig. 22.
Waves or spray from waves should not
hit motor. Warranty is void if motor is
covered with water.
When the main cradle lift beams are in their lowered position on a properly leveled lift in adequate water depth, the
boat floats free of the bunks as it enters or leaves the lift.
(See Fig. 22). When determining required water depth,
take wavy conditions into consideration. There should be
no chance of the boat hull lifting up on a wave and dropping down onto the bunks or cradle pads. Guidance on
bunk placement is addressed in more detail on page 21.
Lift
platform
has not
been
raised
sufficiently.
Water is
hitting
the rear
cradle
lifting
beam.
To maintain optimum water level for proper lift operation,
the minimum water depth is 29.5-inches. with the maximum 69-inches.
DANGER
Never allow anyone on or under this lift system or the
boat it is supporting at anytime. If the lift platform were to
fall, serious injury or death could result.
DANGER
Stay clear of boat lift when someone is entering or exiting
the lift with a boat. Never try to assist the boat’s direction
while it is in motion (either from inside or outside the boat).
DANGER
Never work on or make adjustments to boat, boat lift, or
boat lift accessories while the lift is supporting the weight
of the boat.
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Fig. 23 Do not let cradle lift beam act as a wave-break!
WARNING
The main cradle lift beams should never act as a wavebreak (fig. 23). Make sure that the lift platform is always
either raised high enough so that the waves pass under
it or lowered completely beneath the water. Waves
breaking against the cradle lift beam will cause unnecessary wear on the lift’s frame.
WARNING
The operator should always watch the lift bed and stop
before exceeding the stop limit and “Stop Here” decals.
Failure to do so can result in serious bodily injury.
PROPER HEIGHT
“STOP HERE” DECAL
INSTALLING AND LEVELING LIFT
Never exceed the recommended height when raising the
lift. A “Stop Here”
arrow decal is
located on the
winch corner post
(See Fig. 24). It
is
especially
important
to
remember this Fig. 24
when using a “Stop Here” Decal
DC
winch
because, if there is a limit switch failure, the winch will
continue to try to raise the boat. Going beyond the recommended height can cause damage to the winch,
cables, accessories, or lift frame.
The FLOE V-2000, V-2002, V-2600, V-3400, and V-4200
lifts come standard with FLOE’s exclusive Easy-Level™
Leveling Leg. With the Easy-LevelTM legs you can effortlessly raise, level, or lower the lift frame without getting in
the water. Also, these legs allow for easy adjustment if
the lift should settle or if the water level fluctuates measurably.
WARNING
Do not raise the cradle lift beam platform beyond the “Stop
Here” arrow decal on the corner post of the lift frame.
Exceeding the maximum height can cause severe damage
to the corner post and lift frame, winch, and cables, as well
as your boat and accessories. See Fig. 24.
EASY LEVEL™ LEVELING LEGS (patented)
As you prepare to install and level the lift, keep in mind
how crucial it is to prevent a boat hull from rubbing or hitting the bunks or lifting beams and causing undue pressure on the lift frame. Read the warning below, and refer
back to Fig. 22, which diagrams a properly leveled lift in
adequate water depth.
WARNING
Never adjust leveling legs (up or down) with a boat on the
lift. The added weight of the boat will apply extreme pressure to the adjustment system causing potential mechanical failure and/or serious bodily injury.
WARNING
VERTICAL LIFT - CABLING
As its name indicates, the vertical lift’s cradle beams raise
and lower vertically, or straight up and down, as opposed
to the pivot or cantilever style lift which has a cradle that
pivots back from the main frame. The advantage of the
vertical lift style is that the cradle lift beams drop lower,
thus requiring less water depth to float the boat onto the
lift and the cradle lift platform also raises your boat much
higher for greater protection. The winch cable winds or
unwinds onto the winch drum which raises or lowers the
lift. One end of the front leveling cable attaches to the
front corner post leg, passes over a sheave inside the
front cradle beam, through the beam itself, and then
under a sheave at the opposite end of the front cradle lift
beam. The cable is attached at its opposite end near the
top of the other front corner post. As the winch cable raises or lowers the lift, the pulleys allow the cradle platform
to travel up and down along the leveling cables. The front
leveling cable, working with two corresponding cables in
the side cradle beams, keeps the cradle platform both
square as it travels up and down.
When positioning the lift it is important that it is placed in
adequate water depth (Fig. 22 on page 14). The cradle
must be lowered far enough for the boat to easily float on
and off without touching the lift bunks. If the boat hull rubs
on the bunks when entering or exiting the lift, the horizontal forces can cause severe damage to the lift and will
void the warranty on affected components.
With the exception of the winch cables, all of FLOE’s vertical lift cables are made of aircraft-quality stainless steel.
Because stainless steel cables are not flexible enough to
wind on a winch drum, FLOE uses the highest aircraftquality galvanized cables available for the winches.
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LEVELING NUT
Fig. 26
To raise or lower the lift frame, simply turn the nut inside
the leg as shown in Fig. 26. Turning clockwise will raise
the lift, counterclockwise will lower it. Use a 3/4” socket
with a 14 volt (or larger) cordless drill to adjust. Each of the
four legs adjusts independently so the lift can be perfectly
leveled. As the lift is raised or lowered, alternate among all
four legs after 1-1/2” to 2” of adjustment - similar to tightening lug nuts on a wheel. If the drill is working too hard you
are lifting too much on an individual leg and need to proceed
to the other legs.
For leveling leg adjustment range, see boat lift specifications, page 5. The decal pictured in Fig. 26 has a useful
measuring tape so that you can see the water level on each
corner post. It is important that the water level reads the
same on all four corner posts. Once you determine what
leg extension measurement works best for your boat and lift,
you can use a waterproof marker to draw a line at that point
on the tape of one corner post. (Fig. 27) This will be very
helpful in following seasons either for you or for a hired
installer who may be unfamiliar with your boat, shoreline
and lift.
WARNING
Fig. 27
MEASURING
TAPE SHOWING
PERMANENT
MARKER
WARNING
When using a drill it will come to a sudden stop when the
leg is fully extended or retracted. Do not use pneumatic
powered impact tools to adjust. When approaching end of
leg’s travel, reduce speed of drill. This will prevent you
from twisting your wrist or accidentally dropping the drill.
When lowering the lift, the weight of the lift is working in
your favor. For this reason, it is particularly important to
have the drill in clutch mode, so that when the end of
travel for the leg is reached, the drill will slip instead of
coming to an abrupt stop.
Fig. 29
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Never operate a boat lift that is not level. Under normal
conditions a boat lift operates under extreme force.
When the lift is not level, these forces are greatly multiplied and bodily injury or damage to the lift can result.
CAUTION
Be sure people and objects are clear of the lift and the leveling leg during adjustment. As the lift is leveled, the entire
lift frame will move, causing the potential creation of pinch
points between the lift and dock system as well as the
sand pad and lake bottom.
Fig. 28 THE FLOE TOOL KIT. Included a 3/8” drive
socket adapter bit shown in the inset photo, along with a
3/4” socket, which allows you to use a cordless drill on the
leveling nuts to lower or raise the lift’s legs; and a Limit
Switch Bypass Test Plug (Fig. 29) (See VSD Diagnostics
on page 15 for instructions on how to use the byass plug.)
Fig. 28
BOAT LIFT INSTALLATION
& REMOVAL OPTIONS
to lower the leveling legs until the lift is level and the
wheels are off the bottom.
If the lift is in a climate where the lakes freeze during the winter months, it may need to be installed and removed on a
seasonal basis. FLOE has several accessory options
designed to make this easier. With the exception of the boat
lift wheel kit system, these options will be mentioned only
briefly. Detailed assembly and use instructions will be packaged with the lift accessories.
The wheels must not touch the lake bottom once the lift
has been installed. The weight of the boat and lift must
be supported by the sand pads only.
BOAT LIFT WHEEL KITS
CABLE & PULLEY SYSTEM
If the lift is in a location where it can be rolled straight in and
out, we recommend using two pair of optional wheel kits as
shown in Fig. 31 below. Attach wheel kits to lift frame
according to wheel kit assembly instructions included with
your boat lift wheel kit.
Boat lift wheel kits can be combined with the optional
Cable & Pulley System to enable you to harness the
power of a boat alone, or use in combination with an
ATV or winch, to install and remove your lift. This system consists of “Y” harness cable assemblies, which can
be added to each side of the lower lift frame
WARNING
Do NOT attach
cable here!
Raise 2’
Fig. 31 Boat Lift Wheel Kit. Two Pairs Shown
To install the lift with the optional wheel kits in place:
1. Raise the leveling legs so they are fully retracted with
a 14 volt (or larger) cordless drill or socket wrench
and 3/4” socket. (see Fig. 28). Before transporting
the lift, make sure the cradle lift beams are raised at
least two feet, as shown in Fig. 31. This will prevent
the wheels from hitting the side cradle beams, which
would keep the wheels from turning freely.
2. Once the weight of the lift is supported by the
wheels, roll the lift into position by hand, or pull it with
a boat using a cable harness.
3. Once the lift is in place, use a drill or socket wrench
Fig. 33 Proper Pressure Distribution on Lift Frame
Using “Y” Cable Harness Set-Up
WARNING
Never tie a rope, chain or cable to the center of a lift’s
frame beam. This can bend or break the beam. Always
use a “Y” cable set-up to more equitably distribute the
pressure on the frame.
The “Y” harness will distribute the weight on the frame of
the lift, so that you can then attach a cable, chain, or
rope of appropriate length from the harness to your
power source and pull the lift without damaging it.
Fig. 32
Lift Being Pulled Into Lake By Boat to Install -ORBeing Pulled Into Shore by ATV to Remove
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FLOAT & ROLL
The Float & Roll takes the concept behind the boat lift wheel
kit system a step further. This system uses floats and
wheels to provide easy installation and removal of the boat
lift. It is especially useful if the lift must be floated into a slip
or cannot be simply rolled into position.
WARNING
When using any of the installation and removal accessories with a power source (such as a boat, winch, or
ATV), if the lift does not move easily, do not force it.
Structural damage to the lift could result.
INSTA-FLOAT
This system is similar to the Float & Roll in its purpose
which is to make the lift installation and removal process
easier by floating the lift once it is in the water. The InstaFloat does not have its own wheels and is designed to be
used in conjunction with two pairs of optional wheel kits.
A Float & Roll may be a better option if it is going to be used
for multiple lifts, or if it needs to be independently mobile.
Fig. 36 Insta-Float
Must also have two sets of Boat
Lift Wheel Kits installed
Fig. 35 Float & Roll
The Float & Roll comes standard with four molded tires and
can either be used separately or in conjunction with two
pairs of Boat Lift Wheel Kits. Although the boat lift wheel kits
are not required, the additional tires will not interfere with the
operation of the Float & Roll and will add buoyancy when
the lift is in the water.
A detailed instruction manual accompanies the optional
Float & Roll. Contact your dealer for additional information
on the Float & Roll or any of the lift accessories. To see a
Float & Roll in use view FLOE’s free marine DVD video, “A
Look Into FLOE Dock & Lift Systems” or watch it on-line at
www.floeintl.com
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Fig. 37 - Ideal bunk placement - Note
that the bunks are spread out to the
widest position on the boat hull. They sit
nicely into the contour of the hull and the
keel has plenty of clearance above the
main lift beam. If possible this is the
most ideal bunk placement for noninboards.
Fig. 38 - Bunk height recommended
for inboards - The bunks are spread
wide and the hull is lifted so that the
prop and ruder fins on an inboard can
pass over the main lift beam without
making contact.
BUNK SELECTION
& SET UP
FLOE offers four different lift bunk
styles to accommodate a wide variety
of boat and pontoon hulls.
Regardless of the style you select, it
is important that you follow two important rules when installing the bunk
system. 1. If the lift is in shallow
water, make sure that the vertical
support tubes are either set or cut
short enough that they do not hit the
lake bottom and prevent the main
cradle lift beams from lowering completely. 2. Always adjust the height of
the bunks so that the boat’s hull does
not touch the main cradle lift beams.
Fig. 39 - Less desirable bunk placement - Ideally, in the above example the
lift bunks would have been positioned
wider as in Figs. 37 and 38. Doing so
would have allowed the bunks to be set
higher, preventing the vertical tubes
from sticking so far below the main lift
beam.
DANGER
Never attempt to adjust the bunk
system (or any boat lift component) with the weight of the boat
on it. Doing so could cause
death or serious bodily injury
due to a fast dropping boat.
Fig. 41
To adjust the width, loosen the
bolts on the lower part of the clamp
and slide it into position. Torque to
35 ft. lbs.
To adjust the height, loosen the
clamp bolt and raise the tube to
the proper location. Torque to 70
ft. lbs.
FULL LENGTH BUNKS
Adjust
vertically and
horizontally
FULL-LENGTH BUNKS
Full length bunks are excellent for
stabilizing and providing superior
support for most V-hull, Tri-hull, and
tunnel-hull boats. Detailed instructions for setting up and adjusting the
bunks are included with the bunk system. Ideal bunk placements are
shown below in Figs. 37 and 38. Fig.
39 shows an acceptable, but less
desirable bunk placement.
Fig. 40
If the lift is in shallow water and after final adjustment these tubes stick too far below
the main lift beam, they may need to be cut off flush so that they do not hit the lake
bottom and prevent the lift from lowering completely.
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DETERMINING
THE PROPER WIDTH
PROPER ADJUSTMENT
CRADLE PAD PIVOT BUNKS
Ideally the pads in the rear will be spread out towards the
edges of the hull to better distribute the boat’s weight on
the rear cradle lift beam. The front pivot pads should be
positioned where they best support the hull and prevent
the boat from leaning once the cradle lift platform begins
to raise it out of the water. Fig. 42 shows well-positioned
cradle pad pivot bunks. Note that the support tubes do
not extend below the main cradle lift beam. This prevents
them from hitting the lake bottom when the cradle lift platform is in its lowered position. Refer to the instructions
included in the cradle pad pivot bunks to install and adjust
them.
Cradle pivot bunks are ideal for most lightweight V-hull
watercraft. They can be located in a V-position at both the
front and rear of your boat, or turned so that the padded
extrusions on the rear pair run parallel with the boat’s hull.
Like the full-length bunks, the cradle pads will adjust both
vertically and horizontally. (See Fig. 40 on the previous
page.) The support tube clamps adjust in the same way
as the bunk clamps shown in Fig. 41 on the previous
page. This extensive adjustment capability gives you the
flexibility to fit the system to your boat’s hull design.
PONTOON FULL LENGTH
BUNK/GUIDE-IN SYSTEM
FOR TWIN & TRI-TOONS
The proper width of the bunk system depends on the contour of the boat hull. As a rule of thumb, the bunks should
be spread as wide as possible. If the boat is on a trailer,
measure the width that will provide optimal support and
hull fit. The setup of the trailer bunks may provide a helpful guide. See Figs. 37-38.
The best set-up will ensure that as the boat is being raised
it does not lean to one side or the other and that once it
is raised the boat will be held completely stable.
Fig. 42 Properly Positioned Cradle Pads
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Specially designed for pontoon boats, FLOE’s pontoon
guide-in/bunk system provides excellent guidance for a
craft entering the lift. Constructed of aluminum and composite this kit functions to both guide the boat into the lift
and then raise and support the craft by its frame.
TRI-TOON PONTOON SETUP
This system, (Fig. 45) which consists of three pairs of full
length bunks that run parallel to the craft, will support
each of the boat’s three pontoons. This is an option that
should only be used when you do not have enough clearance with the pontoon full length bunk/guide-in system
due to the style of your pontoon boat, or the shape of its
floats. Follow the instructions included in the bunk kit to
set up and adjust the bunks. They may be used with one
of the following guide-in systems.
Guide Edge
Fig. 43 Pontoon Guide-In Bunk Position Guidelines
DETERMINING HEIGHT
FOR PONTOON BUNK/GUIDE-IN SYSTEM
As a general rule, when entering or exiting the lift, the top
of the bunk/guide-in system should be approximately 5
1/2” out of the water and there should be 1/2” of clearance
between the side of the float and the guide edge of the
bunk system. See Fig. 43. When raised, the bunks should
carry the weight of the boat by supporting the pontoon
boat frame and the pontoons should clear the main cradle
lift beams by at least one inch. (Fig. 44). Refer to page
24 for a discussion of how to position the craft front-toback on the lift . The assembly instructions packaged with
the kit provide more detailed information on installation
and adjustment.
Fig. 45
Pontoon
“Tri-Toon”
Bunk setup
If the lift is in shallow water and after final adjustment these
tubes stick too far below the main lift beam, they may need to
be cut off flush so that they do not hit the lake bottom and prevent the lift from lowering completely.
PONTOON CRADLE PAD BUNKS
Cradle pad pontoon bunks are great for water depths as
low as two feet. The four pairs of pads support the pontoons in the front and rear. Four guide-ins help you land
the pontoon effortlessly. See assembly instructions on
how to set and adjust bunks.
1”
1”
1” clearance minimum
Fig. 44 Pontoon Guide-In Bunk Minimum
Clearance Guidelines
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GUIDE-IN SYSTEM SELECTION
PRECISION PARKTM CARPETED
GUIDE-INS WITH BUMPERS
Fig. 46 Precision Park™
Boat’s rub rail should
make contact here
Vertical entry bumpers mounted to each side allow the
boat’s rub rail to make initial contact. The carpeted
guides provide a continuous guide surface while two additional vertical bumpers make final contact with the boat’s
rub rail for perfect alignment. It is important to adjust the
height of the carpeted guide-in system so that the midpoints of the upright bumpers are on a level with the rub
rail of the boat. (See Fig. 46) The width of the guides
should be set so that the lower hull has complete clearance and does not rub against the horizontal carpeted
guides under normal operation of the boat.
(Note offset style clamps, designed to allow optimal width
adjustment.)
PRO-PARKTM
VERTICAL GUIDES
The FLOE vertical guide-in system is designed to guide the boat by its rub rail so it never
touches or mars the hull. It has an infinite adjustment range limited only by the width of the lift,
to allow for a perfect fit. These are available in pairs of double guides or pairs of single
guides. See Figs. 48-49.
Single Pair
Vertical Guide-Ins
Double Pair
Vertical Guide-Ins
Fig. 48 Shown with one single pair
and one double pair.
Fig. 49 Shown with two double pairs.
ADJUSTING THE GUIDES
1. With the guides on the lift, but not tightened, float the boat over the lift into its proper position.
2. Raise the lift platform until it holds the boat centered in place.
3. Slide the guides up to the boat’s rub rail.
4. Remove the boat.
5. Raise the lift platform and tighten the guides to 35 ft. lbs.
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SELECTING
YOUR GUIDES
Technically, two pairs of single guides
would be best help safely guide the
boat into the lift. However, FLOE recommends at least one pair of double
guides for the lift’s entry because this
style has two vertical guides mounted
ahead of the lift structure. The boat’s
initial impact with these outset guides
will slow it and start to guide the craft by
its rub rail before it even enters the lift.
WARNING
Always enter the lift slowly to avoid
any severe impact. Severe impact
could cause damage to the guide system, lift or boat.
BOAT PLACEMENT
& MOTOR STOP
In order to properly distribute the
weight of the boat on the lift, it is important that the boat is parked in the correct
location. The best way to determine
this location for your particular craft is
to log onto FLOE’s website
www.floeintl.com, and click on the
Boat Lift Selector Program. Because
the majority of a standard boat’s weight is
typically in the back by parking as far forward as possible gets more of this
weight transferred to the front lift beam.
See Figs. 51 & 52. Motor stops, Fig. 50,
can assist it parking your boat correctly
each tme.
How to Position a Pontoon Boat
If you have a longer craft such as a pontoon boat that proportionally does not
have a lot of weight in the back, it can be
parked, depending upon its length, with
more overhang (up to 2 - 7 ft.) in the back
and still achieve proper weight distribution. See Fig. 52. For instance, the back
of a 21’ pontoon boat should overhang 3’
past the back end of the lift. For every
additional foot of length the stern can
overhang 6” more beyond the rear of the
lift. These are only general guidelines.
Consult the Boat Lift Selector Program
and your dealer for more information.
Adjust guides so that they are
against your rub rail.
Fig. 50 - A motor stop can
help achieve correct location
every time and prevent your
motor from hitting the rear
main cradle lift beam.
WARNING
Improper weight distribution on the main lift
beams can cause the majority of the boat’s weight
to be lifted by the rear beam. This could cause an
overload situation which could result in lift failure
and potential bodily injury. If you do not know
where your boat’s balance point is, consult your
dealer. When determining balance point, the Boat
Lift Selector Program on FLOE’s website,
www.floeintl.com, is a good starting point.
Fig. 51 - Boat shown in proper position so that as much weight as possible is transferred to the front beam. The canopy is positioned so that it covers the entire boat.
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PROPER CANOPY FRAME
POSITIONING
The FLOE canopy system is adjustable vertically and horizontally. Detailed instructions on
how to make these adjustments are included
with the canopy system. Once the boat’s
proper position is known follow the simple
steps below to ensure proper canopy placement as shown in Figs. 51, 52, & 53.
1. With the boat in place determine how far
the canopy needs to extend beyond the
rear of the lift, remove the boat and position the frame accordingly. (Normally this
distance will be between 3.5 - 5 ft. for standard boats and 4 - 8 ft. for longer pontoons.) Do not tighten at this point. It is
recommended to allow at least 6” of extra
coverage in both the front and rear of the
boat and outdrive. When adjusting the horizontal position of a canopy frame, the
frame will extend further off the front of the
lift than off the rear. This depends on the
length of the canopy and the position
Fig. 52
needed to cover the rear of the boat. If this front overhang is more than
11’ or if the canopy is 26’ or larger, a canopy frame support system
is needed as shown in Fig. 54. This will reduce flex and bowing in
the canopy frame and gives you an additional 2-ft. of overhang.
2. Raise the boat to its maximum height and determine how high the
canopy framework needs to be in order to clear the tallest point of
the boat.
3. Remove the boat before making adjustment. Set the canopy frame
height by adjusting the four vertical tubes and tightening each set
bolt to 60 ft. lbs. See Fig. 54.
4. Tighten the horizontal adjustment bolts to 60 ft. lbs.
WARNING
If the canopy frame extends
more than 11’ from the end of the
lift a canopy frame support is
needed. This will add rigidity to
the frame for up to an additional
2’ of overhang and reduce the
potential for wind damage.
Fig. 53
As you can see in Figs. 51, 52
& 53, the watercraft are completely covered from front to
back and the fabric hangs down
vertically over the boat’s side
walls. This is the optimum
canopy placement.
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Entire frame adjusts horizontally
See Fig. 50
To adjust horizontally remove bolts
located here and
slide into position.
Tighten to 60 ft.
lbs.
To adjust vertically
loosen but do not
remove bolts
located here and
slide into position.
Tighten to 60 ft. lbs.
Optional
canopy
support
bracket
Endhoop
See Fig. 51
Entire
frame
adjusts
vertically
Fig. 54
Screw Auger
with Tether
The 26’, 28’, and 30’ canopy
systems come standard with the
canopy support system.
END FRAME ADJUSTMENT
All canopy frames are equipped with the adjustable end
frame feature. This feature makes installation and removal easier and pulls the canopy fabric tight for a great
looking fit.
To adjust prior to installing or removing fabric:
1. Loosen center rail adjustment knob by turning it
counterclockwise (See Fig. 55). This will allow the
center rail to retract.
2. Using a 9/16” socket with either a wrench or a cordless drill, spin the main rail adjustment bolts clockwise to retract each side (See Fig. 56).
3. Follow canopy fabric installation instructions.
WARNING
Do not adjust canopy frame with the boat on lift. If lift
failure were to occur there is potential for serious bodily injury or even death. Damage may also result from
the loosened framework making contact with the boat.
WARNING
Do not attempt to install or remove canopy fabrics in
windy conditions. Strong winds or wind gusts can make
fabric handling extremely difficult and can cause a
potentially dangerous situation.
End-Hoop
Fig. 55 - Center rail
adjustment knob.
Fig. 56 - Canopy main rail
adjustment bolt.
WARNING
Do not adjust canopy frame with fabric attached. When
the bolts are loose or removed a sudden wind could
cause the entire frame structure to blow off the lift and
damage it.
CANOPY FABRIC INSTALLATION
1. Place fabric over the frame system and adjust
where necessary for a uniform fit.
2. Attach canopy ends to frame by wrapping the
Velcro around the bottom of the end hoops as
shown in Fig. 57.
3. Use a 9/16” socket with
either a socket wrench or
a cordless
drill,
spin the main rail adjustment bolts counterclockwise to extend each side Fig. 57
until the fabric is snug. Do not over extend as too
much pressure on the fabric can tear the seams
or bend end hoops.
4. Push the top center of the end-hoop outward until
the fabric is snug and tighten the center rail adjustment knob.
5. Attach all elastic belts by placing the Quick Clip™
onto frame rail as shown in Figs. 58 & 59.
WARNING
When adjusting the main rail bolts be especially careful
when using a cordless drill. The drill has so much power
that it would be easy to overextend the rails which could
cause the canopy fabric to overstretch or tear.
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Before attaching the quick clips to
the frame check each one to
ensure that the elastic strap has
been woven through the clip properly (see Fig. 58) and that a “tail” of
at least one inch of strap material
extends beyond the end of the clip.
When attaching the quick clips
Fig. 58
alternate from one side of the
frame to the other. Follow the three
simple steps shown in Fig. 59. Once installed, the
straps should be fairly taut with an approximate tension
of 20 lbs.
(1) Pull straight down.
CANOPY WIND PRECAUTION
If the lift has a canopy it is possible for strong winds
to move the lift system or blow it over. This is especially
true if the lift does not have a boat on it. Even with a
boat’s weight extreme winds can possibly move a boat
lift causing potential damage. The possibility of wind
damage to the lift or canopy may be reduced by anchoring the lift to the lake bottom with a screw-auger Fig. 60
anchor system. Mesh end canopies are available for high
wind areas.
Screw-auger anchors are commonly used to secure
mobile homes and can be purchased at most hardware stores. They can also be purchased from a FLOE
boat lift dealer.
(2) Pull towards you.
Fig. 60
Optional Screw-Auger Anchor System
(two per set)
(3) Pull up and attach to frame
WARNING
In winter climates where the potential for snow accumulation exists the fabric must be removed or the
weight of the snow may cause damage to the canopy
frame and/or canopy fabric. Canopy fabric should be
stored clean and dry. This will help prevent the growth
of mildew and fungus.
Fig. 59
CANOPY FABRIC REMOVAL
1. Detach all elastic belts and Velcro end straps.
2. Loosen the center rail adjustment knob so the endhoop can retract.
WARNING
If the lift will be left without a boat on it for any extended amount of time, the canopy fabric should be
removed to reduce the possibility of wind damage.
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3. Using a 9/16” socket with either a socket wrench or
a cordless drill spin the main rail adjustment bolts
clockwise to fully retract each side.
4. Remove fabric from frame.
CANOPY FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
SOLUTION DYED POLYESTER (SDP)
1. Lay canopy on a clean, flat surface with the top facing up.
2. Fold the sides of the canopy on the seam. Fold one
end of the canopy to the seam. See Fig. 61.
3. Start at the end that is folded, measure in 16”, fold
the canopy toward opposite end and continue folding until you reach the other side. The canopy
should now be approximately 20” wide and resemble Fig. 62.
4. At one side, measure in 16”, fold the canopy until
you reach the opposite end. The canopy should
now resemble Fig. 63.
SDP is a woven fabric and will not support the growth of
mildew. Mold and mildew needs “food” to grow on and
polyester isn’t a desirable substance for mold. Dirt or dust
on the fabric is a perfect “food” for mildew growth, which
makes regular cleaning important. There is no set time for
when a fabric should be cleaned. The local environment
has a great deal to do with determining cleaning frequency. Cleaning is required less frequently in a dry environment than in a humid one with heavy foliage cover. SDP
has a finish applied to the fabric to deter mold and mildew
growth but it does not make it mold-proof. Keeping the fabric free of dirt is important to deter mold growth.
Cleaning: One of the best ways to keep SDP looking good
and to delay the need for deep cleanings is to hose the fabric off on a monthly basis with clean water. This practice will
help prevent dirt from becoming deeply embedded in the
fabric. In most environments, a thorough cleaning will be
needed every two to three years.
TOP
SIDE
UP
Fig. 61
To thoroughly clean SDP fabric follow these simple steps:
1. Brush off loose dirt.
2. Hose down.
3. Prepare a cleaning mixture of water and mild natural soap (no detergents).
4. Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
5. Allow soap to soak in.
6. Rinse thoroughly.
7. Air dry completely before storage.
-orSize permitting, SDP fabric can be cleaned in a large
commercial washing machine with mild natural soap
and water.
Re-treating the Fabric: SDP fabrics are treated with a fluorocarbon finish which enhances water repellency. This finish is designed to last for years but must be replenished
after a thorough cleaning. The fabric manufacturer recommends 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™ as the preferred retreatment product. Fabric should be re-treated after a thorough cleaning or after five years of use. 303 High Tech
Fabric Guard™ can be purchased at most marine supply
stores or online at 303-products.com.
Fig. 62
Fig. 63
CANOPY FABRIC CARE AND
CLEANING
If a canopy fabric has any build-up of dust or dirt in the
pores and it is in a moist environment where it cannot dry
out regularly, it may cause mildew to grow on the fabric.
Although this mildew can be removed, it can be very difficult or even impossible to remove the stain on the fabric left
by the mildew. With darker colored fabrics, even if such a
stain occurred it is much less visible to see.
The canopy fabric is either a vinyl laminated polyester or a
100% solution dyed polyester (SDP) all-weather fabric.
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OPTIONAL LED FLOODLIGHT
An optional LED lighting system is available for the lift. The lighting package is mounted
on the wireless receiver post and plugs into the receiver. The receiver plugs into the “Radio
Remote” socket on the lift’s Advanced Control System. Installation instructions are included with the light kit. The 120 LED floodlight is about equivalent to a 75 watt incondesent.
There are 2 bulbs per kit.
Fig. 66 - Wireless remote is an optional
feature. The wireless remote control will
operate both the lift and the lighting system.
Sold separately.
Fig. 65 - Exterior Lighting
Lift Light Kit
TROUBLE SHOOTING OPTIONAL LIGHT SYSTEM
Step 1: Make sure the lighting wire is not bare or creating a short by making contact with the lift frame.
Step 2: Check to see if the light bulb(s) is ok.
Step 3: If you have an optional wireless remote, check to see if it is working by trying to raise and lower
the lift. If it is not working, contact your dealer for assistance.
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
• Check all structural fasteners annually to ensure that
they are tight.
• Inspect all cables at least annually. Any frayed, deteriorating or visibly stressed cables must be replaced
before the lift is used.
WARNING
Loose fasteners can cause instability in the lift frame
resulting in premature wear to the lift structure and create a structurally unsafe boat lift. Damage due to loose
fasteners or improper assembly and/or maintenance
will void warranty .
WARNING
Do not use a boat lift with cables that show any abnormalities. If a cable breaks under pressure, the boat will
drop suddenly causing potential damage to the boat,
the boat lift, and can cause serious injury or death.
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• Check all seven pulleys (sheaves) annually to make sure
they are turning free and true. Ensure that the cables are
running properly in the grooves or channels of the pulleys. Check the bushings for any signs of wear. If there
is too much vertical play at the top and bottom of a pulley on its axis (more than an 1/8”) replace the bushing
and if necessary the sheave itself. See Figs. 67 & 68.
• Visually inspect lift frame annually for cracks or damage.
Replace any cracked or damaged parts before using lift.
• If the lift receives wind damage or is moved or blown
over by the wind a full inspection (preferably by a trained
FLOE dealer or other knowledgeable professional) must
be completed before the lift is used.
• Grease lift as outlined in this manual. See Fig. 70
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
continued
Fig. 70 Sheave Locations (Total of Seven)
There is one sheave that comes with the winch in a double-pull system. In the lift itself there is one sheave at each
end of the two side cradle lift beams and one at each end
of the front cradle lift beam.
Circles indicate pulley
locations
Side Cradle
Lift Beam
Winch
(DC or
Manual)
Fig. 67
Pulley with proper vertical orientation on its axis
Fig. 68 Pulley with too
much side-to-side play (not
vertically aligned)
Main Cradle Lift Beam
Side Cradle Lift Beam
Note: Pulley Block (comes with winch
on V2002, V3400 & V4200)
Location of bolt (pin)
for side cradle lift
beam pulley
WARNING
Always remove the boat and lower the lift bed completely before attempting any maintenance or repairs.
Fig. 69 Side Cradle Lift Beam Pulleys
While Fig. 70 shows the location of all seven pulleys, this
figure (69) specifically identifies the location of the side
cradle lift beam pulley, which is a little more difficult to
access. It can still be checked from the open end of the
beam by using a long pry bar or flat screwdriver and pushing against the side of the top and bottom of the pulley to
test for excessive side-to-side play (see Fig. 68).
GREASING THE DC WINCH
Although the DC winch does not need to be covered for seasonal storage you should grease the gears at least once a
year. Access the gears from the opening on the top of the
winch housing. Apply a high quality lithium grease to the
topmost gear and then run the winch enough so that the
grease is distributed to the other gears. (See Fig. 71)
WARNING
Pulleys with worn bushings can cause damage to the
beam where they are located and cause excessive friction while the lift is being operated. This can also
severely damage other components such as the drive
train and cables.
GREASE GEARS
Fig. 71
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GREASING THE EASY-LEVEL
LEVELINGTM LEG
The Easy-LevelTM leveling leg must be greased at least once annually. This should be done prior
to winter storage if the lift is removed seasonally. To grease, lower lift until the pad is fully retracted and the access holes line up, with the threaded rod clearly visible inside the hole. Apply a generous amount of quality lithium grease to the threaded rod as shown in Fig. 72. Remember to
grease all four legs and extend them to distribute the grease, see Fig. 73.
Refer to pages 15-16 for more information and tips on using the leveling legs.
Fig. 73
Grease DC Winch
Gears Annually
Grease Easy-Level Leveling Legs Annually
(one on each corner post, for a total of four)
GREASE HOLE
Fig. 72
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BOAT LIFT SYSTEM 15 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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ACCESSORIES AND
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INTERNATIONAL,
BOAT LIFT SYSTEM 15 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Defects in material and workmanship of certain accessories and components of FLOE lift systems are covered under a 10-year pro-rated warranty. This
pro-rated parts warranty begins after the two year parts and labor warranty. Items covered in this 10-year pro-rated warranty include lift bunks
(excluding vinyl covering), guide-ins, motor stops and the canopy frame.
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Instantly register your FLOE products online!
www.floeintl.com/registration
If you do not have access to the internet you can still register your FLOE products by filling out the form on the reverse side of this sheet. Once the
registration form is completely filled out fold in up and put it inside an envelope addressed to the address listed below. Be sure to affix proper postage to
avoid registration delays.
NOTE: FLOE products must be registered within 15 days of purchase to validate warranty. Please fill out the form below and place in an envelope with
proper postage or quickly register online. Please complete all information requested. FLOE INTERNATIONAL, INC. is not responsible for lost, stolen or
misplaced warranty registrations.
Mail completed forms inside an envelope to:
FLOE International, Inc.
Warranty Registration Department
48473 State Highway 65
McGregor, MN 55760-9514
Instantly register your FLOE products online!
www.floeintl.com/registration
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Thank you for purchasing a quality FLOE
boat lift. Understanding the information in
this manual should help you to keep your
boat lift in optimal working condition for
many years of worry-free enjoyment.
Please take the time to record this important
information for future reference:
Model Number:
Date of Purchase:
NOTE: Not all boat lifts will be identified with a serial
number. It is a good idea to save your receipt from the
dealer.
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Your authorized FLOE Dealer:
Want the best? Go with the FLOE!
FLOE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
48473 STATE HIGHWAY 65 • McGREGOR, MN 55760
218-426-3563 • 800-336-6337
www.floeintl.com
All material copyright © 2010 FLOE International, Inc. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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